Edmonds eLearning Academy

As the leaves are changing and fall is truly upon us, we are also at the end of our first Quarter of the school year, November 3rd. This is a great time to check in with your student on their current progress. If your student started the course at the beginning of September they should be about 50% complete on November 3rd. If they are currently on track or ahead with a passing grade on their work, that is great news. If they are currently behind, it's a good time to have conversations about making a study schedule that will have them complete a little extra work each day until they get caught up. Remember, the expectation is for students to complete about an hour of work in each class each day. If student maintain that schedule, they should be able to keep on track in their courses.

We are all here to support students in reaching their academic goals. Please reach out if you or your student need support.

November 10: Veteran's Day Observed (No School)

November 13-16: The CRC and Help Hub open at 1:00pm to make time for Student Led Conferences (SLCs) in the mornings.

November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

District breakfast and lunch are now available for free for all EeLA students! If you are in the CRC, please ask a teacher to direct you to the cafeteria.

9:55-10:05: 2nd Chance Breakfast

11:00-12:30: Lunch

For more information about the Edmonds School District Meal Program or to sign up for free and reduced lunch, please visit the Food and Nutrition Services Webpage.

My name is Maria Garcia and I am the Family Resource Advocate for Edmonds eLearning Academy. Part of my role includes connecting students and families with school/community resources such as housing, food, clothing, transportation services, etc. as well as helping families with accessing mental health, health care, and drug/alcohol resources.

This month, we are focusing on progress reports. Parents/Guardians, please reach out if I can help you with accessing and understanding your student's progress report.

If you have any questions, I may be reached at garciam@edmonds.wednet.edu or 425-431-7128. Wishing you all a successful school year!

When: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Mountlake Terrace High School

21801 44th Ave. W.

Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

Did you know that Edmonds eLearning Academy conducts home visits for students and families? We made over 100 home visits last school year. Our goal is to seek out students that we haven’t heard from, that we’re concerned about their academic progress, or that we think would benefit from additional support and resources and bring that support to their doorstep. If you find our smiling faces on your doorstep, we hope you will be open to talking to us about how we can support you and your family best.

*Our home visits are unannounced unless they are at your request.

If you would like to learn more about Cocoon House Family Engagement Services and/or other community resources available to help support families, contact our Family Resource Advocate Maria Garcia at 425-431-7128 or garciam@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Si desea obtener más información sobre los servicios de participación familiar de Cocoon House y/u otros recursos comunitarios disponibles para ayudar a las familias, comuníquese con María García de nuestra Oficina de Apoyo para Familias al 425-431-7128 o garciam@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Reminder: Before you can access your class in Edgenuity, make sure you log into your Maestro dashboard and click on the "Launch Your Class" button. If you have any questions, please reach out to the team in the office. We can help if you are having difficulty accessing your classes.

Our on-campus support classroom is open Monday through Thursday from 9:45am-4:00pm. Students can drop-in at any time to ask questions, get one-on-one help from teachers, or just have a quiet place to work.

*CRC will be closed in the morning the week of November 13-16

The CRC will follow district holiday and half-day schedules.

Prefer to meet virtually? You can also access academic support on Zoom. Drop in anytime between 9:45am-4pm, Monday through Thursday.

Links to virtual support sessions can be found on our school's Google Calendar, which will be included in students' welcome emails from their teachers or accessed through the student's dashboard.

*Help Hub will be closed in the morning the week of November 13-16

Did you know that you can drop into the eLearning Writing Center to get help with your essays or other writing assignments? You can also submit drafts to get teacher feedback before turning in your final draft! Take advantage of this great, free resource every Monday through Thursday from 9:45-12:15 and 1:00-3:30.

https://sites.google.com/edmonds.wednet.edu/elearningwritingcenter/home

If you need help with downloading the ParentSquare App, contact our Family Resource Advocate Maria Garcia at 425-431-7128 or garciam@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Si necesita ayuda para descargar la aplicación ParentSquare, comuníquese con María García de nuestra Oficina de Apoyo para Familias al 425-431-7128 o garciam@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Our goal at Edmonds eLearning Academy is to partner with families to ensure that students are meeting their attendance requirements. One of the most powerful ways to prepare a student for success in life is through regular school attendance.

How do we take attendance at EeLA?

Attendance is monitored through weekly contact. Our weeks start on Sunday and end Saturday at midnight. To be marked present, students are required to make two-way academic contact with at least one teacher, one time per week. Academic progress in classes is not the same as weekly contact, and parent/guardian contact does not count towards weekly contact.

Examples of weekly contact include but are not limited to:

• A student discussing feedback with their teacher to improve a writing assignment or a student meeting with their teacher in a Zoom session to gain a greater understanding of mathematical concepts.

• A student messaging their teachers through Maestro Message Center to discuss their goals for the week in their EeLA class(es).

• A student/teacher phone call to check in about progress, goals, or any questions the student has.

If a student has valid justification for missing weekly contact, as defined by the Edmonds School Board, a guardian must contact the attendance office within two school days, and provide valid justification and documentation to excuse the missed contact. The attendance office phone number is 425-431-3908. Alternatively, guardians can complete the Absence Excuse Form.

Attendance is a mandatory requirement and must be fulfilled as part of your student’s enrollment at EeLA. Consequences for missed weekly contact without valid justification are as follows:

• One week of missed contact - Student and guardian are notified of an unexcused absence by email address on file.

• Two consecutive or three cumulative weeks - A mandatory student conference will be scheduled by email. The student’s needs will be evaluated and a written improvement plan will be established.

• Four cumulative missed contacts: A letter will be mailed home informing parents/guardians that the student is at-risk of a truancy referral.

• Five consecutive or six cumulative weeks - EeLA is required to refer the student and parent for truancy as stated in WAC 392-550-040.

Email: coffmank965@edmonds.wednet.edu
Website: https://elearning.edmonds.wednet.edu/
Location: 7501 208th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
Phone: 425-431-7298